Discovery Vietnam

06/07/2018

Ta Van turns into tourist destination

(VOVWORLD) - 12km from the center of Sa Pa, the village of Ta Van sits in the heart of the Muong Hoa Valley, at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Blessed by Mother Nature, this village quickly charms with its rice terraces and footpath winding among green hills. But Ta Van today had an additional charm in its blend of natural and modernity.

Ta Van turns into tourist destination
29/06/2018

New funicular up Sa Pa mountain launched

(VOVWORLD) - Launched 3 months ago, the Muong Hoa funicular connects Sa Pa city to Mount Fansipan in Lao Cai province. The longest and mosy advanced funicular railway in Vietnam allows you to admire without effort the extraordinary landscapes of this very famous tourist resort of Vietnam’s northwestern region.

New funicular up Sa Pa mountain launched
23/06/2018

Tam Duong market embraces local mountain culture

(VOVWORLD) - Tam Duong market in in Lai Chau city is a typical mountain market. It’s not just a trading place but also a meeting venue of the Dao, Mong, Thai, Giay, and Lu ethnic minority people.

Tam Duong market embraces local mountain culture
23/06/2018

Dong Van Karst Plateau, a UNESCO-recognized Global Geopark

(VOVWORLD) - With its earth heritage and unique culture of ethnic minority groups, the Dong Van Karst Plateau in Ha Giang province is one of the most spectacular destinations in Vietnam. Located deep inside the Plateau, Meo Vac district is almost untouched and favored by adventurists.

Dong Van Karst Plateau, a UNESCO-recognized Global Geopark
08/06/2018

Lung Khuy cave tells legend of Mong ethnic couple

(VOVWORLD) - Lung Khuy cave is a tourist attraction in the Dong Van Karst Plateau with its primitive stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is associated with a legendary tale about a Mong ethnic couple.

Lung Khuy cave tells legend of Mong ethnic couple
31/05/2018

Quan Ba, a heaven of clouds and mountains

(VOVWORLD) - Quan Ba, a scenic district in northern Ha Giang province is a gateway to the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. High rocks, small, deep valleys, winding roads, and unique local culture make Quan Ba a tourist attraction.

Quan Ba, a heaven of clouds and mountains
25/05/2018

Hung King museum embodies Vietnam’s glorious history

(VOVWORLD) - Part of the Hung Temple Historical Relic Complex, Hung King National Museum in Viet Tri city, boasts a unique architecture and embodies Vietnam’s glorious history. The museum is a source of pride for Vietnamese people.

Hung King museum embodies Vietnam’s glorious history
17/05/2018

Hue imperial city - world cultural heritage

(VOVWORLD) - Hue city was Vietnam’s capital during the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. Its imperial relic site was listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1993.

Hue imperial city - world cultural heritage
10/05/2018

Bach Dang, a historic river

(VOVWORLD) - The Bach Dang river was the site of three major naval battles against foreign invaders. In 938, Ngo Quyen defeated the southern Han troops. 43 years later Le Dai Hanh wiped out Song enemies from China. In 1288, General Tran Quoc Tuan defeated Mongol invaders in this river. A ceremony to commemorate the Bach Dang victory and honor predecessors was held at the Tran Quoc Tuan Temple as part of National Tourism Year 2018 hosted by Quang Ninh province.

Bach Dang, a historic river
27/04/2018

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Georpark’s values preserved

(VOVWORLD) - Non Nuoc Cao Bang in Cao Bằng province has been recognised as a global geopark by the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council in Paris. Efforts to preserve and promote the park’s values are underway.

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Georpark’s values preserved